WASHINGTON, March 10, 2011 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: IBRD Loan: US$480 Million Terms: Maturity = 26 years Project ID: P120622 Project Description: The objective of the project is to increase the effectiveness of Argentina's income transfer programs for the unemployed and families with children. This will be accomplished by improving selected design features, transparency and accountability of the Family Allowances and Seguro Program, and by expanding coverage and transferring beneficiaries from other, less effective schemes and programs. Contact: Marcela Sanchez-Bender (202) 473-5863 msanchezbender@worldbank.org For more project information, please visit here. http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P120622 |